Karratha is one of the largest and fastest growing towns in the north of Western Australia and is the heart of the West Pilbara Coast. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the Millstream-Chichester National Park, Karijini National Park, Murujuga National Park, Dampier Archipelago and Point Samson.
Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12 month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.
THIS IS A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON MONDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2016
Job Description
Under the immediate direction of the Administration & Finance Coordinator:
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Provides administrative, financial and customer services support in relation to the daily running of the Pilbara regional office.
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Maintains office systems and procedures, administration work programs, filing, banking, wages and salary allocations and assists regional staff in administrative matters.
Selection Criteria
Applicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
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Experience in office procedures, records management and administrative functions.
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Experience in the use of and application of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet packages.
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Experience in financial management and budgeting, with preference for knowledge of financial management and human resource management systems.
Parks and Wildlife values
In all of our work we will act with the highest Integrity and be Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Innovative, Outcome-focused and Collaborative. For the purposes of this recruitment process, behaviour that reflects the values indicated below (as Essential and/or Desirable) are included as selection criteria for this position.
Essential: Open, Accountable, Creative, Responsive, Outcome-focused, Collaborative, Integrity.
Note: In accordance with relevant legislation and Parks and Wildlife policy, the successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current National Police Clearance prior to commencement.
For the full role description, including detailed responsibilities and a full list of criteria including those that are not required to be addressed in the application please refer to attached Job Description below.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Ms Sharon Hann on (08) 9182 2000, or for further information about Parks and Wildlife please visit www.dpaw.wa.gov.au.
Application Instructions: For detailed assistance to ensure that you submit all of the required and appropriate information in your application, please ensure that you read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Word or PDF format.
No late or proforma applications will be accepted.
To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.
What Parks and Wildlife offers: In addition to the opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the Department of Parks and Wildlife offers a number of incentives including: an attractive salary packaging scheme; comprehensive health and lifestyle programs; a Personnel Pass to Parks and Wildlife managed attractions and parks, after a 3 month qualifying period; and the opportunity to work in iconic locations throughout Western Australia.
Substantive Equality Statement
The Department of Parks and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.